Illinois § 5

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5.

Definitions. As used in this Act unless the context otherwise requires: "Illinois native species" means trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, flowers, forbs, sedges, grasses, and other plants growing in the State of Illinois before European settlement or as otherwise defined by rule by the Department of Natural Resources. "Illinois native species" does not include exotic or noxious weeds regulated under the Illinois Noxious Weed Law or the Illinois Exotic Weed Act. "Native landscape" means an intentionally maintained area of trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, flowers, forbs, sedges, grasses, and other plants composed mainly of Illinois native species. "Native landscape" does not include exotic or noxious weeds regulated under the Illinois Noxious Weed Law or the Illinois Exotic Weed Act. "Association" has the meaning set forth in subsection (o) of Section 2 of the Condominium Property Act or Section 1-5 of the Common Interest Community Association Act, as applicable. (Source: P.A. 103-704, eff. 7-19-24.)

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Section 5 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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